A rare opportunity to join the UK operation of a global engineering group at a pivotal time in their growth.
We are working with a specialist engineering firm supporting large-scale mechanical and electrical systems in the mining, infrastructure and heavy industrial sectors. With an expanding UK project base, they’re now looking for a Site Services Manager to take ownership of their engineering services and drive commercial development across the UK.
Site Services Manager - Automated Machinery
£60-70k + Paid Overtime, Car Allowance, 8% Pension, Travel Allowances
Perkbox, 30 Days Holiday + Stats,
North Yorkshire
Ref: 24939
Site Services Manager - The Role:
This is a hybrid role, split across three core areas:
1. Site Management & Project Delivery
Oversee engineering teams delivering commissioning and maintenance on heavy industrial equipment (mechanical/electrical/hydraulic)
Lead site safety, planning, installation coordination and team leadership
Manage a team of 7–8 site-based engineers and technicians
Represent the business on UK customer sites (including Cornwall and North Yorkshire) and liaise with client stakeholders
2. Commercial & Business Development
Help shape and grow the service and maintenance side of the business
Sell and promote engineering services and maintenance contracts across the UK
Develop a UK services business plan – a key part of your first 90 days
No targets or commission (yet) – this is about building relationships and structure
3. Leadership & Team Development
Line management of technical site staff
Recruitment, performance management and team engagement
Support senior management with planning, reporting and growth strategy
Site Services Manager - The Person:
Strong technical foundation – ideally with experience in both mechanical and electrical engineering (e.g. commissioning, maintenance, installation)
Previous experience in heavy industrial environments (e.g. mining, oil & gas, energy, rail, steel, or similar)
Experience of mining processes & activities would be highly advantageous
Comfortable leading teams on site and communicating with clients and internal teams
Able to balance technical leadership with a commercial mindset
Ideally, experience managing or selling service/maintenance contracts
Confident developing processes, plans and reporting for a growing business
HND/HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related)
Location & Travel
Must live within 1 hour of the North Yorkshire office - Middlesborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Durham, Sunderland, Guisborough or York
Flexible for c40% travel - majority across the UK with occasional international trips for site support/training
UK valid driving licence required
Salary & Benefits
Base salary £60,000 – £70,000
Bonus linked to company profitability
Car allowance
Pension: 8% employer / 6% employee
30 days annual leave + stats, with extra days for site time
Overtime and daily travel allowances
Why This Role?
This isn’t a “plug-and-play” management job. You’ll be part of shaping something new – building a services division, leading a team, and working closely with a hands-on MD. It needs someone with credibility on site, but also ideas and initiative in the office. You’ll get support and backing – but they need someone who can take the lead, build trust, and get things moving.
Interested or have someone in mind?
We’re shortlisting now –contact Sarah Clarke for more info